Revolving table



(No Model.) 2 sheets-Sheet 1.

W. H. NEWTON.

REVOLVING TABLE.

No. 348,042. Patented Aug. 24. 1886.

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(No Model.) 2.8heets-Sheet 2.

W. H. NEWTON.

REVOLVING TABLE.

No. 348,042 Patented Aug. 24, 1886..

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

\VILLIAM HENRY NEWTON, OF ASSUMPTION, ILLINOIS.

REVOLVING TABLE,

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 348,042,6lated August 24, 1886.

Application filed January 13, 1856. Serial No. 188,411. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, \VILLIAM HENRY N EW- TON, a citizen of the United States of America, residing atAssnmption, in the county of Ch ristian and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Revolving Tables, of which the following is a speci-,

removed; and Figs. 3 and 4 are detail Views.

In the embodiment of my invention I employ, preferably, a square stationary table, A, and rigidly secure to its upper face crossstraps B, and from the center of said straps, at the point where they are integral with each other, I cast an upwardly-projecting thimble, 2 5 C, said thimble having an outwardly-projecting flange formed on its upper surface. Secured to the under surface of the revolving table F (hereinafter described) are two similarly-made cross straps, a, corresponding in length to the straps B, and said straps or are at their central portion provided with a thickened portion, forming a shoulder resting on the outwardly-projecting flange of the thimble 0. To the center of said thickened por- 3 5 tion is cast integral therewith and projecting downwardly therefrom a small trunnion or protuberance, D, which extends into the thimble 0, the purpose of which will appear further on. To the under surface of the revolv- .yo ing table F are secured at suitable points tworeferred to) with the roll or caster E. Said roll or caster is preferably covered on its outer surface wit-h rubber or other suitable material, 5 5 e, to prevent friction and noise in revolving table F.

The top of revolving table F is constructed of two corresponding circular pieces of wood glued together, the grain of the wood of the pieces being disposed so as to project crosswise, which prevents the table from warping.

At suitable distances apart are secured to the under side of revolving table by means of a metallic plate, f, one end of four or more elastic metallic brackets, f, said brackets being bent along up the side edge of said table and then bent inwardly a short distance, and thence upwardly, where at its upper end it is provided with an eye or aperture, f, formed by bending the metal over against itself.

G is a bell-shaped frame comprising strands of strong wire g, which at its upper end is connected to a circular band or hoop, g, and

are then bent outwardly a short distance, and 7 i then carried downward in nearly a straight plane, and thence again outwardly, and at its lower end is passed around a large ring or hoop, H, and is formed into an eye or aperture, thus tightly securing itself in position in said ring or hoop. At about the end of the vertical portion of the wires 9 is secured a ring or hoop, '9 for additionally securing and holding the parts together. The ring or hoop H is supported in position over the revolving table F by means of the elastic metallic brack-' ets f. Upon this frame may be supported one or more curtains or covers of different sizes, the smaller kind, j, being shown in dot-. ted lines, Fig. 1. It is obvious that the object of the curtains is to protect the table and its contents from dust, 850., when not in use.

The book-supporting shelf I consists of a metallic circular band, I, supported upon the revolving table F by the inwardly-inclined standards 1 having feet I. ,The inclined standards are soldered or otherwise rigidly secured to the band at top, and are each provided with screw-orifices for securing them to the table. The band I has rigidly secured to its periphery the horizontally projecting spring-clamps m. These spring-clamps are slightly curved outwardly from their inner ends where secured to said metallic band I,for

thus forming in pairs book-clamps, the books being clamped where the curve in projecting inwardly brings the clamps nearly together, and from thence in continuation the outer end of each clamp is curved outwardly and rounded off, as shown.

At suitable distances apart are secured to the top of the stationary table A right-angularly-bent plates, forming springfenders j, each of which is in its horizontalportion provided with apertures for the insertion of screws in securing it to the table-top, and the upper end of the vertical portion of said fender is slightly curved, the purpose of which will appear further on. To the exposed portion of the stationary table A may be applied an or-' namentai cover,which is provided with a circular opening, and in practice is designed to be'placed in position before placing the revolving table F in position on said stationary table A. The afore-described spring-fenders j serve to hold said coverin position by insertion of a small portion under the outer end of the horizontal plates of said fenders, thus securely holding the same as against any accidental displacement. Secured to the outer side edge of the revolving table 1* are four or more knobs, (l, for the convenient turning or revolving of said table.

Thus constructed, the table may be employed with great convenience, not only for all ordinary domestic purposes, but, in connection with its curtains, for inclosing and covering articles of food and books, it may be caused to serve as a cupboard, and also as a library.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. The combinatiomwith the stationary and revolving tables, of the book-supporting shelf consisting of the spring-clamps, the metallic band to which said clamps are secured, and the inclined standards, substantially as shown and described.

2. The combination,with the stationary and revolving tables, of the bell-shaped frame and the metallic brackets supporting said frame secured to said revolving table, as and for the purpose set forth.

3. The combination,witl1 the stationary table, of the right-angularly-bcnt spring-fenders secured at one end to the upper surface to said table for retainingin position the cover or 

